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How Extreme Heat is Threatening Children’s Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
How does a hot day in the classroom impact a child's lifelong potential? CSSR researchers examine the critical link between rising temperatures and educational outcomes across LMICs.
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CSSR researcher publishes definitive study of the European lynx
Dr Marine Drouilly, an Honorary Research Associate at CSSR, has published a major new study of the European lynx.
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CSSR researchers showcase violence prevention research at Safety 2026
Researchers from CSSR showcased research on violence prevention, child safety and mental health at the 16th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2026), held in Cape Town from 1 to 4 September 2026.
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CSSR celebrates 25 years of social science research and impact
The Centre for Social Science Research (CSSR) recently celebrated its 25th birthday, marking a quarter-century of research, scholarship and engagement on some of South Africa’s most pressing social challenges.
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CSSR Staff Member Publishes Children's Emotional Literacy Journal with Penguin Random House
Rebecca Maughan-Brown, Research Portfolio Manager in the Centre for Social Science Research's Adolescent Accelerators Research Hub, published "My Feelings Journal" with Penguin Random House South Africa in June.
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New Research Brief: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescent and Young Mothers
The Accelerate Research Hub is pleased to share a new research brief developed by Natalie Davidson, Jane Kelly, and Elona Toska as part of a regional initiative to strengthen evidence on gender-based violence (GBV) in Southern Africa.
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CSSR Colleagues Participate in the Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures 2026 Global Conference
Colleagues from the Centre for Social Science Research (CSSR) recently participated in the Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures 2026 Global Conference, held in Cape Town from 18–20 May 2026.
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CSSR Releases 2025 Annual Report Celebrating Research Excellence and Social Impact
The CSSR has published its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing another year of impactful, policy-engaged research across adolescent wellbeing, digital parenting support, democracy and governance, pandemic preparedness, and sustainable societies.
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Celebrating CSSR graduates | Honouring excellence, resilience, and impact
The Centre for Social Science Research (CSSR) proudly celebrates the achievements of our recent graduates - Vuyolwetu Tibini, Melisa Zulu, Nicole Chetty, and Akhona Mfeketo.
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Experts spotlight opportunities and risks of AI in South Africa’s health system
Senior officials, researchers and implementing partners gathered in Sandton on 10 March 2026 for a national AI Research & Learning Session exploring how artificial intelligence can strengthen HIV prevention and primary healthcare in SA.
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